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Assistant Chief John Leavitt

Background

Assistant Chief Leavitt is a native of Tucson. He began his career with the Tucson Police Department as a Reserve Police Officer in 1982. He was promoted to Assistant Chief in 2003.

Education

• Masters of Education - Northern Arizona University
• Bachelor of Arts Degree, Political Science - University of Arizona

Specialized Training

• Senior Management Institute for Police
• Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government State and Local Executive Program
• Certified Instructor - International Association of Chiefs of Police

Professional Highlights/Affiliations

• Tucson Police Department Medal of Distinguished Service
• Tucson Police Department Medal of Merit (2)
• Tucson Police Department Chief of Police Citation of Excellence
• Tucson Police Department Reserve Officer of the Year
• International Association of Chiefs of Police
• Hispanic Professional Action Committee
• Community Action Board - Juvenile Court Center
• Arizona Trial Court Selection Committee - Pima County

Law Enforcement Experience

During his service with the Tucson Police Department Assistant Chief Leavitt has been a part of many units within the agency.

Assistant Chief Leavitt has commanded:

• Field Services Bureau
• Investigative Services Bureau
• Administrative Services Bureau

As a Captain, Assistant Chief Leavitt served as the Chief's Liaison to the City Manager's Office and as the Chief of Staff. He commanded:

• Operations Division Midtown
• Field Support Division
• Central Investigations Division
• Operations Division West

As a Lieutenant, Assistant Chief Leavitt was a commander in:

• S.W.A.T.
• Human Resources, as Acting Division Commander
• Operations Division South

As a Sergeant, Assistant Chief Leavitt had supervisory responsibilities in:

• Operations Division West
• Communications
• Operations Division Midtown

As a salaried Police Officer, Assistant Chief Leavitt was assigned to Patrol in Operations Division West. His career began as a Reserve Police Officer, an unpaid position he held for almost four years.